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Bedford Schools know the importance of the teaching profession and is doing its part to try to insure a bright future for a career in education by grooming future teachers while still in high school. Nine Bedford High School students attended the Future Educators Association (FEA) Ohio conference. Students from 36 schools statewide attended the conference

at the University of Findlay March 7.

Three BHS students competed in either pre-judged or conference-judged competitions. Kelleen Skillern, a junior, came in 8th place in the state in a conference-judged competition in Impromptu Speech.

She was given 10 minutes to prepare a speech after receiving her topic, which was

to share her thoughts on adding culture and diversity into education. Antonia Searight and Chase M c C u l l o u g h competed in p r e - j u d g e d c o m p e t i t i o n s . Antonia came in 5th place in the state, competing in the Job Application c o m p e t i t i o n , which included having to write a resume and a cover letter for a job in the teaching field. Chase competed in the T-shirt Design competition.

Besides the opportunity to compete at the conference, students were given the opportunity to attend three different workshops of their choice which focused on different aspects of education and teaching. They also attended a college fair, where they were able to learn more about education programs from Ohio colleges. Additionally, they heard presentations from two teachers who each won prestigious Ohio teacher of the year awards speak about what it takes to excel as a teacher. Ben Glenn, “The Chalk Guy,” also gave a motivational speech about how life is not always perfect, but we must overcome the challenges in life with grace and dignity.

“This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to step outside of

their comfort zone and work together as a group,” said BHS teacher and FEA advisor Carrie Brastine. “They were able to see what it is like to be on a college campus. Our students conducted themselves very well, and made me proud to be their advisor!”

FEA Ohio is a nonprofit, dynamic statewide organization for middle and high school students interested in education-related careers. FEA Ohio was established in 1991 at the Department of Education with Phi Delta Kappa International, which sponsors the national Future Educators Association ® FEA program. FEA is a federally recognized Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO). Also, as the co-curricular component of state-recognized Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of study, FEA enhances the classroom experience for students.

Bedford High School Future Educators Attend State Conference

St. John Family of Bedford Opens Funeral Home in BainbridgeAfter many years of searching for

a second location, the St. John family, operators and owners of St. John Funeral Home in Bedford, have now opened their new location at 16381 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township. A 6700 square foot building, which formally was a restaurant, will house two large chapels to serve the public with very ample

parking. Casket show room, offices and conference rooms have been designated with the public in mind.

The St. John family business was originated in the Buckeye Road community in 1913, 101 years ago. The original name was Stupjansky, that of the founder, Andrew, an immigrant of Slovakia. In 1951 the name was changed

to St. John and the family established their second location in Bedford in 1959. The Cleveland office closed and the current owners, Chuck, Lois, Sue, and Chris St. John considered seeking another location. After looking for the past eleven years, the Chillicothe Road property was found and developed.

As in Bedford, the Bainbridge funeral

home will be full service to all as the St. John family continues their ministry in funeral services. For any information you may want, please call either Bedford at 440-232-1155 or Bainbridge at 440-708-1855.

l-r: Antonia Searight, Kelleen Skillern, and Chase McCullough

l-r: Kelleen Skillern, Chase McCullough, Mrs. Hollingsworth, Angel Crawford, Shondaja Hawkins, Jasmine Lindsey, Katie Schwab, Paris Searight, Antonia Searight, Devan Stover, and Mrs. Brastine

We are proud of our achievements!

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Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center at University Hospitals Bedford Medical Center receives Center of Excellence Award

The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center at University Hospitals (UH) Bedford Medical Center, a campus of UH Regional Hospitals, was recently recognized with the Center of Excellence Award by Healogics, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.

This is the second consecutive year the state-of-the-art UH wound care facility has been honored by HealogicsTM for its exceptional patient outcomes. The award is given to wound care centers that have achieved a patient satisfaction rate of over 92% and a healing rate of greater than or equal to 91% in less than 30 median days over a period of 12 months, among other quality standards.

“We are very pleased to once again be recognized for our wound care capabilities,” says Sally Price, Program Director, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center, UH Bedford Medical Center. “The award underscores the expertise of our specially trained physicians and nurses and their dedication to healing our patients’ chronic and problem wounds.”

The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center offers highly specialized treatments and therapies to patients suffering from nonhealing diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds caused by diabetes; arterial and venous disease; surgery; and radiation treatments.

“This recognition represents a benchmark for a level of outstanding clinical performance,” says David J. Rowe, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center, UH Bedford Medical Center. “It means our facility and our team occupy the top echelon of the 550 wound care centers throughout the United States ranked by Healogics.”

The Center’s advanced treatments include hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT); negative pressure wound therapy; bio-engineered skin substitutes; biological and biosynthetic dressings; and growth factor therapies.

“We are proud to provide state-of-the-art outpatient wound care to our community, close to home,” says Robert G. David, President, UH Bedford and

Richmond medical centers. “Patients can be confident that our award-winning wound care team is typically able to see them within 24 to 48 hours, for care that is individualized to their needs.”

To learn more about the full range of services offered at the Wound Care

& Hyperbaric Medicine Center at UH Bedford Medical Center, visit www.uhbedford.org and click “Services.” To schedule a consultation with a wound care specialist, call 440-735-4755.

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Create Your Own Garden Oasis

Living in the city doesn’t mean you have to compromise on green space. You can plant your own fruits and vegetables using a small plot of land or even a windowsill. Urban gardening popularity is growing as people look for more ways to incorporate fresh, locally grown produce into their diets.

These upcoming Cleveland Metroparks programs will help you cultivate your green thumb and jump start your planting season:

Garden PartySunday, April 6 • 6:30 – 8 p.m.Rocky River Nature Center · Rocky

River ReservationHerbs are very easy to grow in small

spaces. Master gardener Mary Strayer returns to Cleveland Metroparks for an herb gardening party for budding gardeners. Learn tips for starting your own mini-garden and sample herb-based snacks, including cheesy dill muffins, bruschetta and herb cheeses. There will be door prizes, table favors and plants available for purchase. Registration and a $10 fee are required by April 2. Rocky River Nature Center is located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted. For more information and to register, call Cleveland Metroparks Nature Shops at 440-734-7576.

Planting Container Herb GardensSaturday, April 26 • 1:30 – 3 p.m.Garfield Park Nature Center • Garfield

Park ReservationDo you live in a place with little

to no room for gardening? You don’t need an acre of land to have a garden. Come to the nature center to learn how you can grow fresh, delicious herbs in a small amount of space. Take home a recycled container to start your garden. Registration, beginning April 1, is required. Garfield Park Nature Center is located off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights. For more information and to register, visit clevelandmetroparks.com or call 216-341-3152.

Your Piece of the Planet – East: Gardening Green

Saturday, April 26 • 2 – 3:30 p.m.North Chagrin Nature Center • North

Chagrin ReservationHow green is your garden? Organic

and chemical free gardening is becoming a staple in urban landscaping. Explore ways to grow healthy lawns and garden plants without hazardous chemicals. Learn to recognize beneficial insects, pests and weeds. Then learn some eco-friendly methods to deal with common gardening problems. North Chagrin Nature Center is located off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Mayfield Village. Follow the signs for the nature center at the Sunset Lane entrance to North Chagrin Reservation. For more information, visit clevelandmetroparks.com or call 440-473-3370.

Gardening in Small SpacesSunday, April 27 • 1 – 2:30 p.m.CanalWay Center ∙ Ohio & Erie Canal

ReservationEven if you only have a tree lawn

or balcony, you can successfully grow vegetables. Learn some tips and techniques for small area and container gardening from an Ohio State University Extension office gardening expert during this afternoon program. R e g i s t r a t i o n , beginning April 1, is required. CanalWay Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights. For more information or to register, visit cleveland metroparks.com or call 216-206-1000.

Linda J. How, Elder Law Attorney “Making Sense of the Law”

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Open Computer Lab: Saturdays, through May 10th /

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Ages 16 to Adult). Do you have a paper that’s due RIGHT NOW? Need help getting the resources you need for your research? Come to the open computer lab Saturday mornings. Librarians will be available to answer your questions.

*Cashing in at Craft Shows:Wednesday, April 9th / 7:00 p.m.

Learn how to turn your crafts into cash by selling at craft shows. Lori Paximadis of Cleveland Handmade will teach you what you need to know to get started, how to find the right shows for you, how to prepare for a show, and what to do once you’re there to pave the way to success.

*Creative Writing Workshop:Saturday, April 12th / 2:00

p.m. Have you ever wanted to do some creative writing but you don’t know how to begin? In this monthly workshop, you will discover techniques to bring freshness and originality to your writing. Jamie Cole, a creative writer and teacher with the Bedford City Schools, will show you exercises designed to get your brain – and your hand – moving. This is an ongoing workshop, held the 2nd Saturday of each month; you are welcome at all sessions.

*Beekeeping 101: Tuesday, April 15th / 7:00 p.m.

Gaughan Bee Dancin’ will talk about bees, their importance to our food supply, and also a little bit about beekeeping as an entrepreneur.

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G2P: Animé Club: Wednesday, April 16th / 7:00 p.m.

(Ages 11 – 18) Join us to play Wii™ games, participate in craft projects and play Yu-Gi-Oh trading card duels.

*Robotix Blox: Camp Half-Bot Day Challenge:

Saturday, April 12th / 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Grades 6 – 12) You’ve already

brought a robot to its senses in Robotix 3.0. Now help it slip past the Minotaur, avoid the Gorgon, and master other challenges Percy, Grover and Annabeth encounter in Rick Riordan’s popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Parents, please complete a photo release for your student prior to the program. Space is limited.

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Family Storytime: Wednesdays (thru April 23rd) / 6:30

p.m. (Open to children ages Birth - 8 years old and their caregivers.) Join us for rhymes, stories, songs and fingerplays.

*Hooray for Spring! – Preschool Story and Craft:

Monday, April 7th / 6:30 p.m. (Ages 3 – 5 with a caregiver) Come in for some spring fun and enjoy stories, songs and crafts all about spring!

Exploration Station – Grow It:Wednesday, April 16th / 10:00 a.m.

(Ages 3 – 5 with a caregiver) Children will be able to explore and learn through stories and play at hands-on activity stations.

*Kindergarten Club: Wednesday, April 21st / 7:00 p.m. Do

you have a child entering Kindergarten in the fall? Then Kindergarten Club is for you and your child. Join us monthly for FREE food, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter Kindergarten this fall! This program is intended for children who did not attend preschool. There will be free books for the children and a family prize for attending.

*Whooo’s Ready for School? Kindergarten Readiness – Alphabet:

Wednesday, April 23rd / 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Build early reading and writing skills. Help your preschooler make the transition into their first year of school. Explore hands-on activity stations together.

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*Splish Splash: Thursday, April 17th / 7:00 p.m. (Family).

Water is all around us, and a necessary part of life. In this workshop, children, and families explore the properties of water together - testing how water moves and interacts with different materials. Families also make predictions as they engage in these hands-on science explorations, putting their ideas about water to the test!

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Columbus & Ohio The Bedford Standard April 3 - 17, 2014

Bedford Historical Society Annual

Spring Open House

Sunday April 13, 20142:00-5:00pm. Town Hall Museum 30 South Park

Street Bedford Ohio.

Opening of new exhibit area about Sportsman�s Park Speedway & Cloverleaf Speedway.Midget racer on display. All floors of the museum will be open.

Freeparking & refreshments.

Ken Mills Announced as New Director of Public Safety and Justice Services

Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald congratulated Ken Mills on taking office as Cuyahoga County’s new Director of the Department of Public Safety and Justice Services.

“I am honored to welcome Ken Mills as Cuyahoga County’s new Director of Public Safety and Justice Services,” said FitzGerald. “With more than 25 years of experience developing emergency response and preparedness initiatives for the U.S. Coast Guard, Ken possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience that will provide significant benefits for Cuyahoga County. I congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to working with him.”

Mills will take responsibility for the leadership and oversight of all activities of the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Safety and Justice Services, including the divisions of Administration, Emergency Management, Custody Mediation, REDSS, and the Witness Victim Services Center. Director Mills will also work in tandem with community partners and stakeholders to advance the Department’s various goals and initiatives.

Prior to beginning his tenure with Cuyahoga County, Mills served as the Commanding Officer for the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Unit Cleveland where he helped monitor the U.S.-Canadian border, 130 miles of coastline, and three deep-water ports.

Mills has also helped lead more than 100 major responses and declared disasters, as well as responding to suspected anthrax, chlorine, and ricin incidents onboard vessels and at government facilities.

Following Hurricane Rita, Mills served as deputy incident commander for the Lake Charles Incident Command. Among other crises, Mills also helped coordinate response

efforts for Hurricane Katrina and the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster.

Mills began his career in the Coast Guard in 1987. A graduate of Thomas Edison University,

Mills later earned his MBA from the University of North Alabama in 2007.

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Cleveland International Film Festival Celebrates Record-Breaking Year

The 38th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF), presented by Dollar Bank, hosted record-breaking crowds during the 12-day event held in Tower City Cinemas in downtown Cleveland and at nine other neighborhood locations. The CIFF welcomed 97,804 attendees (a 4.9% increase from 2013) to its 475+ screenings and, in partnership with Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, raised $117,326 in Challenge Match donations.

The Festival showcased 186 feature films and 168 short subjects from 68

countries. FilmSlam (the CIFF’s high school and middle school mini-Festival) was attended by 5,873 engaged and enthusiastic students. Volunteers are key to the success of the CIFF and this year was no exception with almost 800 volunteers who contributed over 10,000 hours of their invaluable time. And without the support of our 210 sponsors and funders, 160 non-profit community partners, and 75 media and neighborhood outreach partners, the 38th CIFF would not have been possible.

An historic highlight of the Festival occurred on Monday, March 24th – Cleveland Foundation Day at the Cleveland international Film Festival. The Festival was named the March gift to the community in celebration of the Cleveland Foundation’s centennial celebration. The Festival welcomed 7,885 attendees (an 82% increase over Monday’s attendance in 2013).

The CIFF hosted 200+ filmmakers from around the world who shared their films and offered both local and global perspectives on a vast array of topics.

The winners of the competitions and awards were announced at the Closing Night ceremony on Sunday, March 30, 2014.

Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award For Best Film

Sponsored by the Callahan Foundation

MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE, Directed by Michele Josue

$5,000 cash prize

George Gund III Memorial Central and Eastern Competition

Presented with generous support from the George Gund Foundation

LIFE FEELS GOOD, Directed by Maciej Pieprzyca (Poland)

$10,000 cash prize

Nesnadny + Schwartz Documentary Competition

Sponsored by Nesnadny + SchwartzTHE SARNOS: A LIFE IN DIRTY

MOVIES, Directed by Wiktor Ericsson$7,500 cash prize

Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition

Presented with generous support from the George Gund Foundation

MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE, Directed by Michele Josue

$5,000 cash prize

American Independents Competition

Presented with the generous support of Alan and Marta GlazenA BIRDER’S GUIDE TO EVERYTHING,

Directed by Rob Meyer$5,000 cash prize

Local Heroes CompetitionPresented with the generous

support of Mike and Nicki CancelliereTHE SAX MAN, Directed by Joe

Siebert$5,000 cash prize

Global Health CompetitionTHE STARFISH THROWERS, Directed

by Jesse Roesler$5,000 cash prize

Music Movies CompetitionTHE WINDING STREAM, Directed by

Beth HarringtonPresented with the generous

support of Jules and Fran Belkin$5,000 cash prize

ReelWomenDirect Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman

Presented with the generous support of Deborah Bachman Ratner

Claudia Pinto Emperador (for THE LONGEST DISTANCE)

$7,500 cash prize

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Ellen Augustine, M.A.

What’s up, America? The Student Debt Crisis

It’s about freedom. How are students to be free to live their lives and follow their dreams if the bottom line for every decision is how much money is it going to bring in to pay off their college debts? How will they ever start a family, buy a home, or take a teaching position or a job in the nonprofit sector where what they are doing is very important and meaningful, but doesn’t offer much financial remuneration?

In Australia, you can go through college and even become a doctor without accruing debt! In England, Canada, and France, a university education costs significantly less than in the United States because their governments prioritize education and health care, not military expenditures. The United States Pentagon budget is equal to the military budgets of ALL the countries of the world; it consumes more than half of our discretionary tax dollars. So that leaves little to support education. But budgets are not set in stone. Does this really serve us? Or might we, as a nation, want to make another choice?

What is the extent of the crisis? In his article, Five Things to Know About the Dire State of Student Debt in America (Feb 26, 2014, http://www.nationofchange.org/five-things-know-about-dire-state-student-debt-america-1393425237), Matthew Zeitlin reports: “Student debt in the United States has become one of the chief financial and even political issues for young people. A recent survey found that 79% of 18- to 29-year-olds considered student debt to be a “major or minor problem” and that the concern was consistent across party lines.”

“A recent study authored by New America Foundation senior analyst Ben Miller shows 2.4 million indebted graduates. Nearly 70% of bachelor’s degree recipients in 2012 had some student debt.

The average tab for an indebted college graduate is $29,400. The average annual income for a working adult between 25 and 34 is $37,524. At public colleges, 42% of students borrow. At private for-profit colleges, nearly 9 in 10 students graduate with debt.”

In researching his article, Campaign to Address the Student Loan Crisis Launches (March 6, 2014, http://www.thenation.com/blog/178724/campaign-address-student-loan-crisis-launches), George Zornick found that “Cumulative student loan debt in the United States has reached an astonishing $1.2 trillion, and it’s rising quickly. It shot up 20% just from the end of 2011 to May 2013. On average, the student loan debt held by 25-year-olds has gone up 91% in the past decade.”

“As is true of so many issues, Congress has struggled to do anything substantial to solve the problem. Last summer, after it failed to come up with new student loan lending laws, Congress at the last minute prevented student loan interest rates from doubling, but only for new borrowers—no doubt a good move, but tiny in the face of such a large problem. Democrats also attached a measure to the Affordable Care Act that limits repayments to 10 percent of income and forgives debt after twenty years, which is beneficial but similarly a decidedly small-ball approach to the crisis.”

“Most higher education analysts agree drastic measures are needed. The ‘Higher Ed Not Debt’ campaign is a coalition made up of a wide variety of groups: big unions ranging from education unions like the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA), to bigger labor groups like the AFL-CIO, SEIU and AFSCME, to progressive organizations such as Progress Now, Working America and Jobs

With Justice, to big think tanks like the Center for American Progress and Demos.”

“The campaign launched March 6th at the Center for American Progress where Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke, noting one fundamental problem: only the wealthy are able to avoid the student debt crisis. ‘If you’re not rich in America, college costs more. It costs more because you have to borrow the money, and pay and pay and pay.’”

“She noted that the federal government profits from this arrangement—based on the loans made between 2007 and 2012, the Treasury will bank $66 billion in profits. Warren pushed several proposals that for now are stuck in the Senate, but that the campaign aims to prop up.”

“One such idea is to enact the Buffet Rule, which closes tax loopholes for the wealthy, and use the money to reduce student interest loan rates. Warren is working with Democratic Senators Dick Durbin, Jack Reed, and Kirstin Gillibrand on a bill that would take the savings from the Buffet Rule and allow students currently holding loan debt to refinance down to 3.86%—and if enough savings were brought in from the Buffet Rule where all students could do that and there was still money left over, then allow for refinancing at an even lower rate.”

“Senator Warren continued: ‘I think about it this way because I think about the choice America makes. We take in billions of dollars in profits off student loans, but permit billionaires to have enough loopholes that they pay at tax rates that can be lower than those of their secretaries. It’s about values. Where, as a country, do we believe we should make our investments? Follow the money on this. Invest in billionaires or invest in students. Well, I want to put my money on students.”

Analyst Joshua Holland interviewed Nelini Stamp, youth outreach director for Working Families (Tackling Student Debt and the Privatization of Education, ht t p : / / w w w. n at i o n o fc h a n g e.o r g / t a c k l i n g - s t u d e n t - d e b t -and-pr ivat izat ion- education-1394978077).

“Holland: What are you looking to accomplish, legislatively or otherwise?”

“Stamp: The Higher Ed Not Debt Campaign has a couple of goals, and one is to tackle the existing $1.2 trillion of debt held by 40 million Americans and to provide relief — a lot of people don’t know there are relief options out there, like income-based repayment, or pay-as-you-earn.”

“We want to make quality higher education more affordable, as well as accessible, because we believe that higher education is a public good and no one should have to struggle under the financial burden of going to college.”

“Because of the job market a lot of young people who graduate out of college are finding themselves in low-wage work, or finding themselves in unpaid internships, and are not able to pay back those loans. There are private and federal student loans — private student loan interest rates can be anywhere from 9-12%. At least 7 million out of the 40 million borrowers in the US are in default [on their student loans].”

“Holland: Several factors contribute to the rise in tuition costs, but the leading factor is cuts to education spending in state budgets. We finance higher education through a blend of

tuition and federal and state money. It’s easy to sell people on cutting their taxes — everybody wants a tax cut, but then you have to understand that there’s a price to be paid, and it’s being paid by young people coming out of college with this mountain of debt. The Oregon Working Families Party is pushing a bill called Pay It Forward. It’s being considered in several other states. Can you tell us a little bit about that?”

“Stamp: In Oregon, students at Portland State University, with guidance from a couple of professors — Barbara Dudley and Mary King — were looking across the country for solutions and found Pay It Forward. Those students decided to lobby their legislators, and last July Oregon passed Pay It Forward unanimously in the state legislature.”

“Pay It Forward allows students to go to college tuition-free — you pay no tuition up front. And then you pay a certain percentage of your income every year after you graduate for a certain amount of years. This removes the barrier of access, and instead of paying to the Wall Street banks, you’re paying to the state. And it sparked similar proposals in more than 15 states across the country. People can find out more and get involved by visiting the Higher Ed, Not Debt website: www.higherednotdebt.org.”

The Student Debt Occucard (www.occucard.com) adds another dimension: “Since 1980, the cost of a college education in the U.S. has risen 900%, many times higher than inflation. Over the same period, federal student aid programs, such as Pell Grants, have shrunk from covering approximately 70% of total public college costs to only 34%. As a result, more and more students have been forced to take out loans.”

“This situation is no accident. Private lending

corporations have turned higher education financing into a predatory lending system where they—and the government—make more money when a borrower defaults. This is because of exorbitant penalties and compounded interest that continues to accrue after default, and because congress has stripped away all basic consumer protections from student borrowers and sanctioned draconian collection powers never allowed before in U.S. history. Student loans are not dischargeable in bankruptcy, nor are they subject to statutes of limitations, state usury laws, or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Furthermore, the lending system can take a borrower’s wages, income tax returns, Social Security and even Disability income, as well as exclude her from public employment, decertify her professional credentials, and more.”

“Such unprecedented collection powers have resulted in an 85% recovery rate on defaulted student loans, at amounts that are often two to three times higher than the original principal borrowed. A growing student movement has begun to challenge this with demands ranging from tuition freezes to complete student debt forgiveness (“jubilee”) and a return to a fully-funded, free public university system. Other proposals include capping student interest rates at 3.4% as well as forgiving student debt for those borrowers who make payments equal to 10% of their discretionary income for 10 years, and returning bankruptcy protections to student borrowers.”

We face cascading crises on global, national, and local levels. We need an educated populace to come up with multi-dimensional solutions. Debt-free higher education is a crucial element to this end.

EMPLOYERS, JOB SEEKERS & YOUTHA Change is coming!

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Though our name is changing, our “commitment to service” to Cuyahoga County residents seeking

employment and training opportunities remainsa “high priority”!

To better assist you, shortly we will roll out a new, easier-to-navigate, more informative website.

The new website address will be: ohiomeansjobs.com/cuyahoga

For assistance, visit one of our locations:Downtown:1020 Bolivar Rd, Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 664-4673

Parma: 11699 Brookpark Rd, Parma, OH 44130 (216) 898-1366Southgate: 5398-1/2 Northfield Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137 (216) 518-4954

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Why is this true? Early on in dental school dentists are taught that the goal for treating pa-tients is to get them to the place where they have no problems that would cause them to loose their teeth. Teeth are a body part just like fingers and toes. We sure don’t want to loose a foot, just as we would not want to lose our teeth.

Interestingly enough a 90 year old with good healthy gums could have the mouth health of a teenager – so age is NOT a contributor to a dental problem. Neglect is! Prevention is impor-tant. It is valuable and the key to keeping teeth for a lifetime. As long treatment that is needed from time to time that a dentist observes is needed and gums are in a healthy range, teeth will last and last just like elbows and fingernails.

How is this so? Because IF one has the treatment when the problem is small (which costs a lot less) the teeth can easily be repaired. Ad-ditionally beginning gum disease can be changed to healthy tissue easily with the proper home care, as gum disease destroys the tissue supporting the tooth. I you practice good oral hygiene by brush-ing and flossing regularly, get regular check-ups with your dentist to catch any problems that might develop, eat a sensible diet (don’t eat or drink too many sugary foods or beverages) studies have shown you should be able to maintain your teeth in a healthy state and NOT need expensive, he-roic dentistry.

When I was in dental school, the first thing we were taught in dentistry was preventive dentistry. It always amazed me that dentistry is a profession that is trying to put itself out of busi-ness. If everyone practiced good and smart oral hygiene, the percentage of tooth decay would drop tremendously, teeth wouldn’t have to be extracted due to cavities and crowns*, bridges*, implants and dentures could be avoided. I say smart oral hygiene because a patient of mine re-cently remarked “I’ve never had cavities! Why now?” She went on to say, “I always brush and floss at night and then have a coke or two before bed.” Unfortunately the sugar from the coke sat on her teeth all night and caused decay while she slept.

She thought she was taking care of her teeth but a sugary beverage before bed leaves mouth bacteria (always there) able to grow as there is abundant food in the mouth all night left from the sugary drink. Bacteria which are acid producing eat the same food we eat. She didn’t realize the danger her habit had placed her teeth in. Regular visits to the dentist would have pointed out the dangers EARLY ON when it first started – rather than let decay get so deep that she ended up with tooth aches resulting in high dental treatment costs and some lost teeth. This patient obviously knew the value of good home care, but because she did not change one behavior, disaster

struck.We see every dental scenario possible in

our office, so what we instruct each patient to do at home is different according to what we see that is going on with their teeth and gums.

I , the dentist, know that checkups regu-larly are needed even when everything seems fine and there is no pain. It should be taught in health at schools actually. (Gum disease is a silent killer and it is the cause of 80% of adult tooth loss – cavities and accidents are the other 20%) If a small problem with gum disease is found early the damage can be stopped and prevented from getting worse. Also a cavity wouldn’t get deep enough to need expensive dental treatment to try to save the tooth. Most adults do need expert help to thoroughly clean their teeth.Little tips about home care can save a lot of dollars later. Small problems won’t develop into larger, more expen-sive and possibly, life-threatening conditions.

One of the ways that I can accomplish my job as a preventive dentist is to tell you, the read-er, why dental visits are so much cheaper if they are regular (not just what insurance covers if you have gum disease) The bacteria in your mouth produce acid which eats through gums (they will usually bleed then) then that same bacterial acid melts away bone. Once you have boneloss it is final, not reversible or replaceable. A dentist cannot bring bone back once it is gone. There-fore, preventive dental appointments interrupt this mouth destruction, help to tighten up gums

around the tooth like before they got infected and help maintain your whole body’s health by not al-lowing this infection to enter the blood stream. Ask your dentist why this is true when you go for your visit.

Although it may appear at times that it is too expensive to go to the dentist, remember that not practicing preventative dental care will only cost more later.

Additionally remember in dentistry we have to custom design anything that repairs or re-places a tooth, there is no “one size fits all”. There are no identical dentures you can pull off the shelf and place in a person’s mouth. Everything must be custom designed for each person’s individual mouth.

I can tell you that I really enjoy seeing a mouth that holds its own because it is cared for and healthy. Just know that there is ALWAYS something that can be done to make any and everyone a SMILE, any problem with teeth and gums can be solved and your overall health re-turned. Truly everyone deserves healthy teeth and gums and a beautiful smile no matter how old or young.

You may have more questions about what I have said. We spend a lot of time at initial exams so that all your questions can get answered and if they haven’t been answered in the past please call us today! Call us at 440-439-2230 for an appoint-ment. We look forward to meeting you.

Dentistry Is A Profession Trying to Put Itself OUT of Business

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